I'm so glad you're here - truly! This isn’t a sourdough group for perfect loaves and quiet comparison. This is a place to learn how dough actually behaves, ask questions without feeling silly, celebrate the wins, and laugh at the flops (because we’ve all had them)! Whether you’re brand new, years into baking, or running a bakery — you have a seat at the table! I’m always baking, testing, and paying attention, then bringing the useful stuff back here so you don’t have to sift through the noise! Start here 👇🏼 • Answer the poll + say hi - Introduce Yourself with a post! • Check out your welcome gift in the classroom! • Jump into the current Monthly Baking Challenge or level up to unlock "The Welcome Rise" mini course that will get you started on your journey! • Post what you’re working on — dough pics, questions, panic moments and all • Catch Coffee Hours live or on replay when it works for you ☕ This is a judgment-free table. Real learning. Real people. One loaf at a time. Apron on, starter fed (or not — no shame here). I’m glad you pulled up a chair!🫶🏼 🌟How To Level Up🌟 If you check out the "Leaderboards" Tab you'll see the different levels you can reach! Every like you receive on a comment or post you make is one point [One like = One point]! Check out what you can unlock as you engage and grow in the community! What is your sourdough experience level?⤵️

There are plenty of bread communities to go around, but if you haven't noticed yet, The Crumb Table focuses mainly on regular ole artisan sourdough bread! A simple (least I like to make it simple🤣) artisan bread is usually the starting point for every sourdough baker, aside from their first bubbly starter of course! The bread that sourdough bakers are usually determined to tackle successfully! We'll bake other items and share various, delicious sourdough recipes here! BUT at the root, we're a community for those who haven't started yet, those who run their own sourdough micro bakeries, and everyone in between! Think, sourdough bread without the pressure or stress! Every mistake isn't a failure, it's a learning experience! Whether it's a starter that didn't grow or a whole 10 batch of loaves that overproofed😅, we can learn and grow from it! And in turn, help others do the same! That's why this is a table! No stage for performances or boring lectures... just a table of friends sipping coffee and talking about one of our favorite hobbies! We'll have fun bake alongs with sourdough pretzels, scones, bagels, etc... But our monthly challenges will be all about refining our sourdough BREAD making skills!💪🏼 I'll make an official February Baking Challenge post soon, but for now I just wanted to hop on and share my intent for our community table! Specific niches can limit growth, but we're not in a rush! I'm about cultivating a truly helpful and supportive space for sourdough bakers across the globe! One crumb at a time!😊

Here's the other idea I've been laboring on!! And it's COMPLETE🎉🤗 I sure do wish I would've found something like this when I was just starting out!! The Coaching Hearth is for premium members - a personal support space for sourdough success! This is where you move beyond guessing and googling, and get real help tailored to your kitchen, schedule, and skill level! Inside the Coaching Hearth you can: ● Book 1-on-1 coaching with me to troubleshoot your starter, dough, schedule, technique, etc... ● Schedule live coaching calls so we can look at your process together in real time ● Receive a personalized bake plan built around your goals, your flour, and your everyday routine! Keeping things manageable while still supporting all of our people at the table 🫶🏼 🌾Find how to upgrade to premium by going to the classroom tab and clicking on "1-on-1 coaching with Samantha"

To keep things manageable and make sure you’re getting the absolute best support I can give, I’ve added an upgraded tier to the community ☕️🍞 Nothing is being taken away — this is simply an option for those who want more support and want to go deeper. 🌱 When you upgrade, you’ll get access to: 𝟭-𝗼𝗻-𝟭 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝗲! Direct access to me for questions, troubleshooting, and thinking things through together! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵! An in-depth course with printable charts, cheat sheets, quizzes, and audio options. 💡Think: one-stop-sourdough-shop, not just recipes! 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 (𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻): 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼-𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴! For those who want to start selling their loaves but don’t know where to start — or have started and want to scale without burning out. We’ll talk dough, time, and real-life production in a grounded, realistic way. 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀! This is where understanding meets real-time application. Conversation, Q&A, and ongoing mentorship — not lectures! 🛠 You’ll still have the tools you need to bake, learn, and grow right here in the free community. This tier simply exists for those who want closer support and deeper guidance. ⏫ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲: Click the Foundations Series in the Classroom or the Small Group Call in the Calendar — you should see the option to upgrade there. If anything feels confusing, just ask. I’ve got you! I’m genuinely excited for this next chapter at The Crumb Table 🪑🥹 Here’s to growing together 🥂

✨ Welcome to the table ✨ You’ve pulled up a chair in a space built on kindness, curiosity, and community. This is a generous, judgment-free corner of the internet where questions are encouraged, wins are celebrated, and learning happens together. Before you dive in, take a moment to read through these simple guidelines — they help keep The Crumb Table a warm, supportive place for every baker at the table 💛 1️⃣ Be Kind & Encouraging We’re all at different points in our sourdough journey. Speak with warmth and patience. Celebrate wins and lift others up — no harsh criticism, ever. 2️⃣ No “Perfect Loaf” Pressure This isn’t Instagram highlight reel territory — it’s a learning space. Share your real bakes, messy crumbs, and lessons learned. Progress > perfection. 3️⃣ Ask “Why” Often Curiosity drives growth! Don’t hesitate to ask questions — big or small. Every question helps someone else learn too. 4️⃣ Share to Teach, Not to Sell We love sharing knowledge, not sales pitches. Please avoid self-promotion, affiliate links, or unrelated advertising. 5️⃣ Respect the Table No unkind behavior, divisive topics, or language that makes others feel unwelcome. We bake better when everyone feels safe here. If any such behavior is seen or reported, you will be warned once and ONLY once! If such behavior occurs again, you will be banned from the group! 6️⃣ Credit Creators If you share a recipe or method from someone else, give credit. We value learning and integrity. 7️⃣ Keep It Organized Use the right topics for your posts (Starter Support, Baker's Banter, etc.) so others can find and learn from your experience easily. 8️⃣ Celebrate Others Comment on posts, cheer others on, and be generous with your encouragement — community grows when we all contribute. 9️⃣ Share Feedback Gracefully If offering advice, frame it kindly: “Here’s what’s helped me…” instead of “You did that wrong.” 🔟 Enjoy the Process - HAVE FUN🎉 This space is about learning with joy and connection — not rushing results. Sourdough takes time, and so does mastery. Savor both🕊️